White spot on top gum

[Davidhazel96]

Hey everyone, I just noticed a white spot on my top gum and I’m not sure what it is. If anyone could help me that would be greatly appreciated since I’m kinda freaking out.

 

[honestdoc]

It may be an anatomic bony projection (tori). You will get a better evaluation with x-rays and clinical exam.

 

[Davidhazel96]

It may be an anatomic bony projection (tori). You will get a better evaluation with x-rays and clinical exam.

Thank you! I was kinda scared it was herpes or something even though I always test negative for it

 

[honestdoc]

Herpes does not look like that. Google it. However, 75-80% of all people have the herpes virus in/around their mouths.

 

[Davidhazel96]

Herpes does not look like that. Google it. However, 75-80% of all people have the herpes virus in/around their mouths.

Herpes does not look like that. Google it. However, 75-80% of all people have the herpes virus in/around their mouth

Of course! That’s why I always get tested for it just to make sure. I just noticed this spot out of nowhere. It doesn’t really hurt that much

 

[honestdoc]

It is most likely a tori like I mentioned before. I have it too.